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Crew competence is the key to improve economy and safety in the maritime industry. Understanding the process is crucial for engineers to achieve optimum engine control in day-to-day operations and
for handling emergencies and abnormal situations that might occur.
Introduction
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Students running an exercise at PC desktop engine room simulators at Kalmar Maritime Academy, Sweden. |
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Control room with integrated K-Chief at the full mission simulator at Kalmar Maritime Academy, Sweden. |
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Student running an exercise at the Engine Room Simulator’s BigView, interactive mimic diagrams with 3D pop-up display, at Bodin Maritime School. |
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Changeable Electrical Switchboard panels for the different engine simulator models. |
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Engine Control Room – Consoles with touch screens. |
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3D pop-up vidows at the BigView system. |
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Engine Room - Local Operation Stations. |
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Neptune Instructor Station. |
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Instructor teaching student at Bodin Maritime School. |
Crew competence is the key to improve economy and safety in the maritime industry. Understanding the process is crucial for engineers to achieve optimum engine control in day-to-day operations and
for handling emergencies and abnormal situations that might occur.
As a major world-wide supplier of ship automation and control systems, KONGSBERG has a detailed knowledge of the systems and processes onboard and a thorough understanding of the industry's training
needs.
Highly realistic training tool
All NEPTUNE Engine Simulator models are developed based on actual ship specifications and performance data, making the simulator as realistic as possible. Our NEPTUNE simulators provide high quality
training in every aspect, from details in a single sub-system to the overall running of a loading or discharge operation, including handling of emergency situations.
From desktop to full mission simulators
We offer cost-effective solutions to fit every requirement and budget. Our NEPTUNE Engine Room Simulator can be configured from a PC desktop to an operational full mission simulator using custom panels
and ship equipment. In addition, we provide an e-learning (web-enabled) module and the possibility to use floating licences, giving training centres maximum value for money.
Maximum flexibility
The flexible system makes the possibility to customize simulator solutions for our clients specific training needs. The cargo control room may be represented by any combination of interactive mimic
panels, operational panels/consoles or desk-top stations. The concept allows individually laid out control rooms to meet exact customers requirements. Based on the same core software for all configurations,
the system can be upgraded or expanded at any time during its life span.
Instructor system
The NEPTUNE Instructor system is designed to enhance the quality of simulation training by providing complete, intuitive and user-friendly control of student exercises. The instructor can develop customized
exercise modules for individuals, teams or a combination of both. With an automatically recording of all activity during the exercise, a replay function for debriefing and a built-in assessment system,
structured training and objective student evaluation have never been easier.
Realistic training scenarios
KONGSBERG tailor our customers training facility to their specific needs and develop training programs to meet your goals. To enable this, the NEPTUNE architecture is extremely flexible, and can be
used across a range of different interfaces offering benefits in value, flexibility and realism. In addition, we are able to integrate our NEPTUNE engine room simulator with K-Chief, a real automation
system. This gives a new level of realism, as crew can train on the identical equipment that they will later operate onboard ships.
Extensive model library
The product line is under continuous development with a library currently including the following models:
Slow speed diesel engine plants
Medium speed diesel engine plants
High speed engine plants
Diesel electric propulsion plants
Steam turbine propulsion plants
Gas Turbines
Competence building
The learning objective is to understand and operate the entire engine room system in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Whether choosing a NEPTUNE full mission or PC desktop, students or employees
will learn a vast array of skills thanks to the pedagogical values and high fidelity realism the NEPTUNE simulator systems offer.
Typical basic operational training for junior officers:
- Preparing for getting underway
- Manoeuvring to open sea
- Steady steaming
- Approaching harbour
- Finishing with engine
- Operation of auxiliary boilers and cargo turbines
Typical advanced operational training for senior officers:
- Failures and Emergencies
- Team training
- Fault diagnosis and tracking
- Crisis management
- Restoring to normal operation
Typical economy/optimizing studies for senior officers:
- Fouling & wear
- Combustion performance
- Control loop optimizing
- Heat balance/recovery
- Variable pitch
- External conditions
DNV Certification
NEPTUNE Engine Room Simulator models are certified by Det Norske Veritas according to Standard for Certification of Maritime Simulators No. 2.14 and cover Class A, B and C – fully compliant with STCW's
latest requirements for training purposes.
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